| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3673 |
| Organization | Parent Support Services Society of BC |
| Position | 55+ Volunteers (Different Positions) - Parenting Support Program |
| Impact Statement |
Our Vision Communities where all families and children are empowered and valued. Our Mission We support the well-being of all families and children by empowering those in a parenting role through community connections, research, educations, and advocacy. Our Values -Connectedness -Cultural safety -Empowerment Inclusiveness Integrity Respect social Justice PSS endorses and adopts the United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and the truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action. PSS acknowledges that indigenous children, youth, and their families have much to contribute to the world as empowered individuals with a profound understanding of their Indigenous identity, cultural heritage, sustainable living, and connection to their lands and territories. We help the people we serve to connect with each other, their communities, themselves, their history, and their culture. |
| Description | We are looking for volunteers 55+ Circle Facilitators, Parenting Book Club Facilitators, Steering committee members, Guest speakers, Child minders, special events and Fundraising that helps us to support families across BC. 3 to 5 hours a week. |
| Training Details | Training online: Self-paced 15 hrs. (1 months to finish) and 3 Live Zoom sessions on October 19, 21 and 26, 2023. Free for those who are able to commit one year of volunteering in the position (3 to 5 hrs. a week) |
| Working Conditions | Online or/and in person |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening, Anytime |
| Time Detail | 3 to 5 hours a week |
| Age | 55+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children/Youth, Events/Fundraising, Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Creative Thinking, Empathy, Self-Motivation |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.parentsupportbc.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Violeta Munoz-Berruecos |
| Phone | 604-669-1616 Ext. 104 |
| Address | 5623 Imperial Street Burnaby, V5J 1G1 |